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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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